Today’s NYT Spelling Bee Answers and Hints: Sunday, November 16

The New York Times’ Strands puzzle offers a unique word search experience. Each day, players encounter a new game designed to challenge their vocabulary and word association skills.
How to Play the NYT Strands Puzzle
The game is structured using a grid of six rows and eight columns filled with letters. Players must identify words linked by a common theme, which is hinted at in the game. When a theme word is discovered, it will highlight in blue. Additionally, players search for a special term known as a “spangram,” which is highlighted in yellow.
The spangram serves as the connecting word between opposite sides of the grid. While the theme words are typically not proper nouns, the spangram can be. Players should prepare for a diverse range of challenges, as the puzzles are designed to vary in difficulty regularly.
Today’s NYT Strands Hints and Answers: Sunday, November 16
Today’s hint is “Around it goes,” with additional personal hints suggesting “Clothes and food.”
Opening Letters
- The first letters of today’s answers include:
- S, S, S, C, F, F
Today’s NYT Strands Spangram and Answers
The spangram for today is THATSAWRAP. Here is the complete list of theme words associated with it:
- SCARF
- SHAWL
- STOLE
- CELLOPHANE
- FOIL
- FLATBREAD
This puzzle presents a clever mix of items related to food and clothing, illuminating the connections among various words. It also introduces some less common terms, making it a rewarding challenge for avid players.
Stay tuned for more updates and tips on future Strands puzzles. Engage with the community and share your experiences with today’s challenging words.



